2013 Bingdao Gu Cha Yuan Sheng
2013 Bingdao Gu Cha Yuan Sheng
Crafted by Gu Cha Yuan &
Ma Ru Tea Company
- DATE OF PICKINGMarch 26th, 2011
- BingdaoYunnan Province
- ELEVATION~1000 meters
- Da Ye ZhongTea Varietal
Bingdao has become one of the most famous pu’er growing regions in Yunnan for its unique microclimate that tends to yield cooling lingering aftertaste. This beautiful cake is mainly silver buds and small leaf, loosely compressed for ideal aging. Already cellared for five years, this tea is full of big cooling tingling yun, big minerality and foresty complexity. This is an excellent opportunity to invest in the Bingdao region and see the reward as this continues to deepen with greater complexity over the coming years. It is becoming harder and harder to actually acquire true Bingdao sheng as it is becoming wildly popular (and expensive) in China. Luckily, Wang Yanxin was able to acquire these cakes before the market for Bingdao shot up, and she is passing them on without ‘adjusting’ for market pricing.
- DATE OF PICKINGMarch 26th, 2011
Tasting Profile
- spice - camphor, cedar
- vegetal - pine needle
- fruit - apricot, longan
- texture - mineral sparkle
Wang Yanxin also recommends:
'Most pu’er does become more complex over time. Astringency mellows out, darker and richer flavors come through. Textural complexities become more pronounced. Starting with an intriguing young pu’er of high quality with lots of textures and flavors at play will increase your chances of graceful aging.'
Steeping Instructions
Western
4 g.8
oz.use 212° watersteep 60 secondsresteep many times
add 30-40 sec. each infusionGongfu
4 g.5 ozuse 212° watersteep 20 seconds
add 10-15 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
4 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy
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